Music
The Skinny magazine music guide. We bring you the latest music highlights, gig reviews and previews, music videos, album reviews and features. Find exclusive interviews with local bands and international stars, bespoke playlists and video premieres.
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Live MusicBeerjacket @ Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh, 25 Nov
In celebration of his new album Silver Cords, Beerjacket plays an intimate show at Sneaky Pete's with a little help from some friends Read more »| 27 Nov 2018 -
Live MusicGigs in Glasgow and Edinburgh: 27 Nov-3 Dec
Young Fathers, Malcolm Middleton, Hinds, The Vaselines and Years & Years all play the central belt this week while Book Yer Ane Fest celebrates ten years of DIY solidarity in Dundee Read more »| 27 Nov 2018 -
Opinion
Albums of 2018 (#8): Courtney Barnett – Tell Me How You Really Feel
Courtney Barnett's Tell Me How You Really Feel was a bold return to form from the Australian artist, showing no signs of difficult second album syndrome Read more »| 27 Nov 2018 -
Live Music
Christine and the Queens @ Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 24 Nov
Performing under her new alter ego Chris, Héloïse Letissier blurs the lines of gender and the boundaries of pop in a show of complete theatrical decadence Read more »| 27 Nov 2018 -
Live Music
65daysofstatic @ CCA, Glasgow, 22 Nov
Tonight is sadly a bit of a mixed bag from 65daysofstatic, whose Decomposition Theory project overall fails to hit the right notes Read more »| 27 Nov 2018 -
Opinion
Albums of 2018 (#9): Car Seat Headrest – Twin Fantasy
The production quality of Car Seat Headrest's rerecorded version of 2011's Twin Fantasy adds to the clarity of the overall music, while its concerns and revelations are as complex and timeless as ever Read more »| 26 Nov 2018
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News
The 1975 to headline Glasgow Summer Sessions 2019
Joining The Cure and Foo Fighters, The 1975 have been announced as the third headliner for Glasgow Summer Sessions 2019 Read more »| 26 Nov 2018 -
OpinionAlbums of 2018 (#10): Nils Frahm – All Melody
Nils Frahm's seventh studio album, All Melody, may be his masterwork, at once a beautiful mood piece and a collection of danceable barnstormers Read more »| 26 Nov 2018 -
Live Music
Ms. Lauryn Hill @ SSE Hydro, Glasgow, 23 Nov
Despite poor time management and some slightly garbled moments, getting a 75 minute set from Lauryn Hill featuring a couple of Fugees classics feels like a win at this stage Read more »| 26 Nov 2018 -
Reviews
Jeff Tweedy – WARM
Jeff Tweedy's latest album offers a welcome dose of head and heart at a time when both ought to be celebrated a little more Read more »| 26 Nov 2018 -
Opinion
An Aidan Moffat Christmas
From indisputable classics to racy novelties, from pure soul filth to new wave disco, Aidan Moffat tells us about his favourite Christmas songs and why he loves the season so much Read more »| 26 Nov 2018 -
Reviews
Strike the Colours – Flock
Haunting pop hooks abound in this continuously inventive 'labour of love' from four veterans of the Scottish music scene. Read more »| 26 Nov 2018 -
Opinion
2018 in Scottish Music
In what has been an eventful 2018, The Skinny takes a look back at the year in Scottish music with all its highs and lows Read more »| 23 Nov 2018 -
Live Music
Basement & Joyce Manor @ The Garage, Glasgow, 18 Nov
Although both bands carry differing styles from within the same scene, Joyce Manor and Basement come together to create a cracking co-headlined night of anthemic alternative tunes Read more »| 23 Nov 2018 -
Interviews
Anger and Joy: Dream Nails on feminism and punk rock
Aside from casting spells through their music and hexing the patriarchy, we talk to Dream Nails about what it means to be DIY, the importance of self-care and promoting inclusion in music Read more »| 23 Nov 2018